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The Player
The Player
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The Player

1971
1h 44m
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

1h 44m

Storyline

"THE LOVE. THE HATE. THE RAW EMOTION. ...set in the dingey grime and stench of the poolroom."

The story of Lou Marchesi, a down-and-out professional pool player, who's life begins to disintegrate through his association with the beautiful and sophisticated Sylvia, who refuses to understand or accept his way of life.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 44m
Nov 5, 1971
Languages
English
Director
Thomas DeMartini
Production
International Cinema
International Cinema
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

10 Cast Members

Rudolf Wanderone Jr.

Minnesota Fats (as Minnesota Fats)

Jerry Como

Lou Marchesi

Rae Phillips

Sylvia

Carey Wilmot

Linda

Thomas DeMartini

One-Pocket Joey

Jack Colavita

Jack Colavita

Victor Anthony

Bill

Gordon Ogden

Walsh

Lee Edwards

Ed

Dick Nelson

Phil, The Peanut Butter Man

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